2026 is really starting out on a high note – we’re on the cover of Blues Matters today!
Happy New Year!
What a thrill to wake up to this – becoming a cover girl (and boy) in the January 2026 issue of the UK’s premier blues publication – Blues Matters Magazine! Everything fell into place, and I think it turned out great, with a perfect cover photo by Adam Kennedy, and a wonderful interview and article by Colin Campbell.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAGAZINE!
The Story of the Cover Story…
On our recent UK tour, we met up with our friend, the fabulous music photographer Adam Kennedy – anyone who knows us has seen his photos. Though we’d never met in person, a couple of years ago I did two remote photo shoots with him, in which he captured some of my favorite images – he controlling the shutter remotely from Newcastle, with us at home in our apartment in Boston. One of those photos is even featured on the front of our new album! So we were really happy when our tour schedule took us to the northeast this time, not far from Adam’s neighborhood in Sunderland, so we could finally properly meet. While we were there, we got to do our first in-person photo shoot together in his studio (where he is in this pic), and the results are featured throughout the magazine, including a nice spread!
A couple days later, I had a chance to interview with Colin Campbell (after rescheduling due to our crazy tour schedule). We had a really fun conversation via video chat – me in a hotel in Manchester and Colin in Scotland. (Pic of us together is from our Edinburgh show a week or so later…) I wasn’t sure where the article would be coming out, so imagine my surprise when it became the cover story for one of my favorite magazines! It’s a fun read, we talked about the UK tour and all kinds of other stuff. Check it out here:
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Be sure to flip through the whole magazine to see a stellar review of the album, and a wonderful illustration of me by the fantastic blues artist Brian Kramer!
In other news… I’ve got some great upcoming shows, an online guitar workshop (Sun., Jan. 25th), and some cool new album accolades, all below with links! Thanks for reading!!
With joy, blues, and holiday cheer,
xo,
Erin
: : : Upcoming Show Highlights : : :
Saturday, January 10 • MILFORD, CT
MAC Bash Roots & Bluegrass Festival – Join Erin Harpe CBD for a wonderful day of music starting at 2pm, presented by the Milford Arts Council!
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Saturday, February 7 • NORTH ANDOVER, MA
Crossroads Music Series – Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers return to this great music series – join us for a night of “Boogie, Blues & Beyond”! 8pm.
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Sunday, February 15 • DENNIS, MA
Cape Cod Museum Of Art – Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim come to the Cape Cod Museum of Art for an early evening show. 4pm.
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Thursday, March 5 • EGREMONT, MA
The Egremont Barn – Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim come to the premiere small music venue in the Berkshires! 8pm set, followed by Max Gomez. $20.
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Friday, March 6 • LANSDOWNE, PA
Jamey's House Of Music – Our last time in Philly was for the Philadelphia Blues Festival, and we can’t wait to see all our PA friends again! 8pm.
Ticket link to come, mark your calendar!
Saturday, March 17 • BOSTON, MA
Boston Harbor Distillery – Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers return to Boston Harbor Distillery, for a fabulous evening of “Boogie, Blues & Beyond”!
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Sunday, March 22 • SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Caffè Lena – Mark & Jill join the Erin & Jim for an exceptional evening of soulful vintage blues. 7pm.
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Saturday, March 28 • NEWBURYPORT, MA
Firehouse Center For The Arts – Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim are excited to be coming to the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport! 7:30pm.
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~ The new album will be available at all shows! ~
: : : More Appearances : : :
Saturday, January 3 • JACKSON, NH
Black Mountain Ski Area – Lovewhip comes to Black Mountain for a free aprés ski show from 5-8pm! All ages.
Wednesday, February 4 • JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
Midway Café – Lovewhip celebrates Juicy Jim’s birthday, Feb. 4th! Join us for a fabulous mid-week dance party! 21+, 8pm, $10 cash at the door.
: : : Guitar Workshop : : :
Sunday, January 25 • ONLINE
I’ll be giving the first in a series of guitar workshops on Mississippi John Hurt – “Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor”! $39, 3pm EST.
Click to sign up!
: : : New Album News : : :
Our new album’s doing great! It’s made the a “Favorite 25 of 2025” list, and it’s moving up the charts! We started at #23, rose to #11 in November, and it looks we’re up at #10 for December on the Living Blues Radio Chart!
